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an/the ability to be and remain happy?

 
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nawee



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PostPosted: Tue May 30, 2006 11:18 pm    Post subject: an/the ability to be and remain happy? Reply with quote
Hello,

Is there any difference between "an ability to be and remain happy" and "the ability to be and remain happy" in:

How does one develop an/the ability to be and remain happy?

I thought I should use "the" because such ability is specific.

Nawee
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Anuradha Chepur



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PostPosted: Tue May 30, 2006 11:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, you should use 'the' since you are referring to something specific.
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